1. Detainment of Immigrant Children.
- Author
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Baker, Sarah M., Li, Luke Z., and Steele, Russell W.
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PNEUMONIA diagnosis , *UNDOCUMENTED immigrants , *CHEST X rays , *COMMUNICABLE diseases , *COMPUTED tomography , *CORRECTIONAL institutions , *HELMINTHS , *HEPATITIS B , *HIV , *MEDICAL screening , *PEDIATRICIANS , *PNEUMONIA , *SEXUALLY transmitted diseases , *SOCIAL control , *TRYPANOSOMIASIS , *TUBERCULOSIS , *INTERFERON gamma release tests , *CHILDREN - Abstract
The article describes the case of a 16-year-old male immigrated from Honduras, the health implications of detainment in the subject, and the steps taken to ensure proper medical screening and care. He immigrated with his 15-year-old brother to avoid gang recruitment. It is noted that clinicians in the U.S. should be aware of the complex medical needs of newly-arrived immigrant children. Pediatricians have the opportunity to support the health and well-being of the population.
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- 2019
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